Thunderstorm Wind — Whatcom, Washington

2009-07-24 · near Glacier, Whatcom, Washington

Event narrative

Couple of dozen trees, some very large old growth, were blown down across several areas of the Baker Lake Highway. About 50 cars, were trapped behind until the road was cleared.

Wider weather episode

Winds from a thunderstorm in the Cascade mountains knocked over several trees that blocked the Baker Lake Highway.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 187092. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.